Withdraw President's 'plagiarised' speech - Minority in Parliament

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KB,LONDON 7 years ago

You aren't seen nothing yet, NDC. You borrowed GhC 120 billion and you thinking about president's speech? No wonder you were humiliated at elections because you don't think far. You'll not know what hit you bloody thieves.

You aren't seen nothing yet, NDC. You borrowed GhC 120 billion and you thinking about president's speech? No wonder you were humiliated at elections because you don't think far. You'll not know what hit you bloody thieves.
Socrates 7 years ago

You can just put Ghana into a big shame like this.

You can just put Ghana into a big shame like this.
KB,LONDON 7 years ago

Nothing worse than a government that made the flagstaff house the hiding place for thieves.

Nothing worse than a government that made the flagstaff house the hiding place for thieves.
Fools at NDC 7 years ago

When you printed a whole Independence Programme, with Heads of State present, and referred to Kenya's President as President of Ghana, you didn't refer to it as shameful.

When you printed a whole Independence Programme, with Heads of State present, and referred to Kenya's President as President of Ghana, you didn't refer to it as shameful.
PK 7 years ago

SHALLOW THINKERS. THAT DISGRACEFUL ACT SEF STAN DOGBE WAS STILL AROUND. JAIL BECKONS FOR PLENTY OF U . U CAN RUN BUT THE LONG ARMS OF THE LAW WILL GET U

SHALLOW THINKERS. THAT DISGRACEFUL ACT SEF STAN DOGBE WAS STILL AROUND. JAIL BECKONS FOR PLENTY OF U . U CAN RUN BUT THE LONG ARMS OF THE LAW WILL GET U
Gyambibi 7 years ago

NDC members haven't come to terms that they no longer have clout. Therefore they haven't overcome their arrogance. That's why they have started communicating with the new administration through demands. The minority demands t ...
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NDC members haven't come to terms that they no longer have clout. Therefore they haven't overcome their arrogance. That's why they have started communicating with the new administration through demands. The minority demands that...demands that...Powerless lot pretending that their word is still law.
AYITEY CUBA (Ga Mantse ni Onaapo) 7 years ago

A ONE-SENTENCE STATEMENT LIKE "AS GREAT STATESMEN HAVE SAID" ..... IS ENOUGH TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHATEVER IS TAKEN FROM FROM BUSH AND CLINTON. THE SPEECH NEEDS ONLY A LITTLE INSERTION. THAT'S ALL.

A ONE-SENTENCE STATEMENT LIKE "AS GREAT STATESMEN HAVE SAID" ..... IS ENOUGH TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHATEVER IS TAKEN FROM FROM BUSH AND CLINTON. THE SPEECH NEEDS ONLY A LITTLE INSERTION. THAT'S ALL.
Adu Phillips (Toronto) 7 years ago

Ohk so it's no more USD120 billion again? The campaign language has changed so fast.

Ohk so it's no more USD120 billion again? The campaign language has changed so fast.
DR TRUTH 7 years ago

WAYOME LOOTED GHANA'S $50 MILLION BUT THE THEN NDC MPs NEVER RAISED IT IN PARLIAMENT

WAYOME LOOTED GHANA'S $50 MILLION BUT THE THEN NDC MPs NEVER RAISED IT IN PARLIAMENT
aze 7 years ago

Idiots go and delete it we thinking how to fix the bad economy u left behind n u talking about plagiarism ,its better than u ndc saying Kenyatta is the president of Ghana..

Idiots go and delete it we thinking how to fix the bad economy u left behind n u talking about plagiarism ,its better than u ndc saying Kenyatta is the president of Ghana..
Biyariga 7 years ago

Moron, if you are thanking of how to fix bad economy must you steal sentences to do that? Your incompetent imbecile thinks ruling a nation is about talking. Now look at the embarrassment has brought upon a hitherto very res ...
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Moron, if you are thanking of how to fix bad economy must you steal sentences to do that? Your incompetent imbecile thinks ruling a nation is about talking. Now look at the embarrassment has brought upon a hitherto very respected country. So soon Ghana has become a laughing stock among comity of nations. If you surround yourself with babies with dead brains this is the outcome you get. I can now understand why his wife wept throughout his address.
NDC-NATION WRECKERS 7 years ago

COMMENTS FROM NDC SUPPORTERS SUGGEST THEY ARE DAZZED BY THEIR HEAVY LOSS.

WHEN THE FOOLS IN NDC PRINTED A WHOLE INDEPENCE PROGRAMME AND REFERRED TO THE KENYS PRESIDENT A SPRESIDENT OF GHANA, THEY DID NOT SEE IT AS SHAMEFUL ...
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COMMENTS FROM NDC SUPPORTERS SUGGEST THEY ARE DAZZED BY THEIR HEAVY LOSS.

WHEN THE FOOLS IN NDC PRINTED A WHOLE INDEPENCE PROGRAMME AND REFERRED TO THE KENYS PRESIDENT A SPRESIDENT OF GHANA, THEY DID NOT SEE IT AS SHAMEFUL, WHEN THE KENYA PRESS MOCKED GHANA.

NDC, YOU WILL REMAIN IN OPPOSITION FOR GENERATIONS, BECAUSE THE NPP WILL BETTER THE FORTUNES OF GHANAIANS.YOUR PARTY MAY EVEN MAKE WAY FOR A NEW AND BETTER OPPOSITION.

THIS TIME YOU COULD NOT STEAL THE ELECTIONS AND THAT HAS MADE YOU GO WILD.
Kojo 7 years ago

Well written...the evil shall follow them.

Well written...the evil shall follow them.
PEKI TUMU 7 years ago

The Minority Party in Parliaments must resist this temptation to politicise everything. The speech was delivered by The President Nana Addo.If it is being found wanting that is his responsibility It has nothing to do with the ...
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The Minority Party in Parliaments must resist this temptation to politicise everything. The speech was delivered by The President Nana Addo.If it is being found wanting that is his responsibility It has nothing to do with the Minority Party
KOJO LEE 7 years ago

I HAVE SUPPORTED NANA UP TO THIS POINT. NO AMOUNT OF SPIN CAN EXONERATE HIM FROM STEALING OTHER PEOPLES' IDEAS AND PASSING THEM ON AS HIS OWN IDEAS. THIS IS EXTREMELY SHAMEFUL AFTER ALL THE NOISE HE HAD MADE ABOUT THE NDC AND ...
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I HAVE SUPPORTED NANA UP TO THIS POINT. NO AMOUNT OF SPIN CAN EXONERATE HIM FROM STEALING OTHER PEOPLES' IDEAS AND PASSING THEM ON AS HIS OWN IDEAS. THIS IS EXTREMELY SHAMEFUL AFTER ALL THE NOISE HE HAD MADE ABOUT THE NDC AND INCOMPETENCE. A BIG SHAME OF MONUMENTAL PROPORTIONS.
KOFI SIAW 7 years ago

MENS REA is defined as: the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.....
Clearly Nana Akufo Addo had the intention of deceiving the whole world that the plagiarised materials were his original t ...
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MENS REA is defined as: the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.....
Clearly Nana Akufo Addo had the intention of deceiving the whole world that the plagiarised materials were his original thoughts and no one else. He therefore deliberately did not acknowledge the original owners in order to conceal his intentions. This is a complete theft which should not be allowed to stand.If he has acted in this manner even before entering his office' then what else can't he do? This is first impression of his innate character and therefore cannot be trusted!
Villager 7 years ago

This brings to question the issue of his lost cert again. He mangaged to live with it and profited from it. Now modern technology will not any of such cheating.

This brings to question the issue of his lost cert again. He mangaged to live with it and profited from it. Now modern technology will not any of such cheating.
Abena 7 years ago

Do you know who Obama copied from and failed to acknowledge? Those shouting plagiarism dont even know its meaning

Do you know who Obama copied from and failed to acknowledge? Those shouting plagiarism dont even know its meaning
Wonua 7 years ago

You must be ignorant that a speech made more than 70 years ago need not be cited by subsequent users. Go to the U.S. presidential library and you will find out that President Bush copied from President Woodrow Wilson without ...
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You must be ignorant that a speech made more than 70 years ago need not be cited by subsequent users. Go to the U.S. presidential library and you will find out that President Bush copied from President Woodrow Wilson without citing the source. Ghanaians must eschew trivialities and show maturity for once.
Haruna 7 years ago

Didn't Mahama do the same thing? He used JFK's words in his speech. Why didn't anyone jump on him then? Go check on this and let sleeping dogs lie. We have bigger fish to fry. Parliament could not pass the RTI bill in 10 y ...
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Didn't Mahama do the same thing? He used JFK's words in his speech. Why didn't anyone jump on him then? Go check on this and let sleeping dogs lie. We have bigger fish to fry. Parliament could not pass the RTI bill in 10 years but you quickly jumped on this nonsense?? Idiots.
KOJO LEE 7 years ago

THIS STATEMENT BY THE MINORITY IS IN ABSOLUTE ORDER. THE MAN SYMPLY STOLE PEOPLES' IDEAS AND AND IRRESPONSIBLY PASSED THEM ON AS HIS OWN IDEAS. NO AMOUNT OID SPIN AND EXCUSE CAN EXONERATE HIM.

THIS STATEMENT BY THE MINORITY IS IN ABSOLUTE ORDER. THE MAN SYMPLY STOLE PEOPLES' IDEAS AND AND IRRESPONSIBLY PASSED THEM ON AS HIS OWN IDEAS. NO AMOUNT OID SPIN AND EXCUSE CAN EXONERATE HIM.
Biyariga 7 years ago

The minority then was incompetent and so couldn't detect it. But now that we have a very competent and vigilant minority I can assure you nothing of that sort will slip through.

The minority then was incompetent and so couldn't detect it. But now that we have a very competent and vigilant minority I can assure you nothing of that sort will slip through.
not a begger 7 years ago

Just like Kenya president became Ghana president on the independence day. Oh Ghana ,start taking about issues confronting the Nation and it's citizens.

Just like Kenya president became Ghana president on the independence day. Oh Ghana ,start taking about issues confronting the Nation and it's citizens.
Kanawu 7 years ago

You lost big time so keep quiet in opposition where you belong till thy kingdom come..

You lost big time so keep quiet in opposition where you belong till thy kingdom come..
Ben 7 years ago

The NPP is becoming lazy. Pres. Woodrow Wilson who originally uttered those words died over 50 years ago. According to the copyright rules his words can be used now without attribution so Nana did no wrong. NPP PLEASE EXPLAIN ...
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The NPP is becoming lazy. Pres. Woodrow Wilson who originally uttered those words died over 50 years ago. According to the copyright rules his words can be used now without attribution so Nana did no wrong. NPP PLEASE EXPLAIN TO THE PEOPLE.
nii george 7 years ago

Much as I aggreed that 'plagiarised words' must be acknowledged. We maybe find ourselves in unknown waters because almost all sermon/prophesy by most Ghanaian pastors/reverence ministers are extracts from prominent men/women ...
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Much as I aggreed that 'plagiarised words' must be acknowledged. We maybe find ourselves in unknown waters because almost all sermon/prophesy by most Ghanaian pastors/reverence ministers are extracts from prominent men/women such as Kathryn Kulman, Bill Graham, Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagan etc.
In saying that, very lazy work done by the presidential speech writer.
Kobi 7 years ago

This is what the President has said, you can take it or leave it. There's no withdrawal whatsoever in his Speech. English does not originate from Ghana, it's a LEARNERED Language that can also be plagiarized. This is not the ...
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This is what the President has said, you can take it or leave it. There's no withdrawal whatsoever in his Speech. English does not originate from Ghana, it's a LEARNERED Language that can also be plagiarized. This is not the first time a plagiarized speech has been made. The BBC has cited over nine incidence from different Presidents around the Globe and found nothing new to that of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo. It's a shame for the Opposition to call for the withdrawal of the President Speech. Plan how to Oppose in a dignified manner.
Edem 7 years ago

Who is the owner of the speech?certainly neither former President Clinton nor Bush.look no further than the minority leader for plagiarism

Who is the owner of the speech?certainly neither former President Clinton nor Bush.look no further than the minority leader for plagiarism
Naa Ayorkor Sophie 7 years ago

Why are they making noise?

Why are they making noise?
Naa Ayorkor Sophie 7 years ago

The NDC should let Ghanaians be

The NDC should let Ghanaians be
AKUFO, ALL DIE BE DIE UGLY DWARF. 7 years ago

NANA IS NOT THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA
NANA ADDO DID NOT TAKE THE FULL OATH OF OFFICE CORRECTLY. SO TO ME HE IS NOT THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA UNTIL THE OATH IS ADMINISTERED AGAIN! Taking an oath of office is a serious business and ...
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NANA IS NOT THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA
NANA ADDO DID NOT TAKE THE FULL OATH OF OFFICE CORRECTLY. SO TO ME HE IS NOT THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA UNTIL THE OATH IS ADMINISTERED AGAIN! Taking an oath of office is a serious business and nothing must be taken for granted. The spirit and letter of the oath must be fully adhered to. Nana did not repeat exactly what the chief Justice read to him to repeat. He used his own word. Even though it is English language and words have synonyms, it is not appropriate and right or the same when swearing. Nana instead of repeating the word 'WELLBEING' said 'WELFARE'. This makes him notthe president until he is sworn in again.
Ghana 7 years ago

Stupid Minority. They should have spoke of the NDC curruption. Now they have the energy to talk about pliagirism. Talk about John Mahama's occupancy of the VP's residence if you want to be a responsible opposition

Stupid Minority. They should have spoke of the NDC curruption. Now they have the energy to talk about pliagirism. Talk about John Mahama's occupancy of the VP's residence if you want to be a responsible opposition
AKUFO, ALL DIE BE DIE UGLY DWARF. 7 years ago

DONALD TRUMP USED NANA ADDO'S INAUGURAL SPEECH TO JUSTIFY WHY HE IS ALWAYS HARSH ON AFRICANS

The president of the United States of America, Donald Trump said he will continue to hold the neck of Africans if they are not r ...
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DONALD TRUMP USED NANA ADDO'S INAUGURAL SPEECH TO JUSTIFY WHY HE IS ALWAYS HARSH ON AFRICANS

The president of the United States of America, Donald Trump said he will continue to hold the neck of Africans if they are not ready to change. He said this when the USA representative who attended Nana Addo's inaugural ceremony reported to him that Ghanaians are complaining that the speech delivered by the new president is full of ideas presented by some past leaders. This is what he put on his Facebook.

"When I take the pain to condemn the THE LAZY AND EFFORTLESS MINDS of my dear inferior African people, others say I am being harsh on them. But trust me, I will continue to hold the neck of Africans if they are not ready to change. If you give them raw food, they ask you to cook for them. All they need is to sit down and fill their CLUMSY stomachs.

I don't like them and I will not do them any undeserved honour. But manner in which the Ghanaian people changed government without any blood shed deceived me to think that they were coming to their senses. I thought they did well and I honoured them by sending a delegate to represent our dear nation.

But I was surprised to be told by my delegate that the people of Ghana said the speech delivered by their new president is full of ideas presented by some past leaders including our former president; Bush. I have read the speech and it is all true. Was he to tell his people his own visions or to present a catchy speech? And when I say it, people say I am inhumane. I'm glad the Ghanaian people are condemning their own laziness. Maybe they are coming to their senses. "
Man 7 years ago

NDC W NEED FREE EDUCATION AND REDUCTION IN UTILITY BILLS.FORGET ABOUT SPEECH, THEY SAID THEY ARE WISE MEN AND COMPETENT. MORE LAZY SLANG'S SPEECHES WILL BE COMING.

NDC W NEED FREE EDUCATION AND REDUCTION IN UTILITY BILLS.FORGET ABOUT SPEECH, THEY SAID THEY ARE WISE MEN AND COMPETENT. MORE LAZY SLANG'S SPEECHES WILL BE COMING.
YAANAA 7 years ago

I think most people make such mistakes; it makes me feel bad as a Ghanaian to read this from BBC website. Please let us be ourselves when it comes to critical things like these. There are a lot of "Smart Asses" in this world. ...
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I think most people make such mistakes; it makes me feel bad as a Ghanaian to read this from BBC website. Please let us be ourselves when it comes to critical things like these. There are a lot of "Smart Asses" in this world. Be original!!!!
Amega 7 years ago

Minority, use your energies to talk about Mahama's illegal occupation of Bawumiah's bungalow.

Minority, use your energies to talk about Mahama's illegal occupation of Bawumiah's bungalow.
NDC ZONGO BOY 7 years ago

Even US prez.feel proud that H.E.N.A.D.A.ADDO has their phrase quoted in his speech.because every learn democracy from either US or UK,so no one is taken off any portion of the speech ndc can go and burn sea.

Even US prez.feel proud that H.E.N.A.D.A.ADDO has their phrase quoted in his speech.because every learn democracy from either US or UK,so no one is taken off any portion of the speech ndc can go and burn sea.
NDC ZONGO BOY 7 years ago

Even US prez.feel proud that H.E.N.A.D.A.ADDO has their phrase quoted in his speech.because every learn democracy from either US or UK,so no one is taken off any portion of the speech ndc can go and burn sea.

Even US prez.feel proud that H.E.N.A.D.A.ADDO has their phrase quoted in his speech.because every learn democracy from either US or UK,so no one is taken off any portion of the speech ndc can go and burn sea.
Simple 7 years ago

Didn't president Mahama in his inaugural address on 7/1/13 at paragraph 16 plagiarise president JF Kennedy in his inaugural address on 20/1/61 at paragraph 22?

Didn't president Mahama in his inaugural address on 7/1/13 at paragraph 16 plagiarise president JF Kennedy in his inaugural address on 20/1/61 at paragraph 22?
Kofi K 7 years ago

The NDC lost miserably because of mediocrity. As minority, they still continue to live in mediocrity. Ghanaians need jobs and look at them wasting their energies on a useless debate. How does a speech bring jobs and food to G ...
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The NDC lost miserably because of mediocrity. As minority, they still continue to live in mediocrity. Ghanaians need jobs and look at them wasting their energies on a useless debate. How does a speech bring jobs and food to Ghanaians?
Bush Elephant 7 years ago

What we heard was Akufo Addo's COMPETENCE; Npp's COMPETENCE. You cannot mock The Only True God..

What we heard was Akufo Addo's COMPETENCE; Npp's COMPETENCE. You cannot mock The Only True God..
Ben 7 years ago

Even President Bush is quiet so why is the NDC crying and crying?

Even President Bush is quiet so why is the NDC crying and crying?
PK 7 years ago

iDIOTS WHY DIDN'T YOU LET YOUR MINORITY LEADER LEAD THIS? THATS CAUSE HE PLAGIARISED SOMEONES WORK. YOU GUYS ARE SO PETTY ITS NOT FUNNY. i GUESS WHEN I SAY ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD I NEED TO SAY BY THE WAY ITS SHAKESPEAR ...
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iDIOTS WHY DIDN'T YOU LET YOUR MINORITY LEADER LEAD THIS? THATS CAUSE HE PLAGIARISED SOMEONES WORK. YOU GUYS ARE SO PETTY ITS NOT FUNNY. i GUESS WHEN I SAY ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD I NEED TO SAY BY THE WAY ITS SHAKESPEARE.gET SERIOUS. i CAN'T THHINK FAR DID THE EX PREZ QUOTE LIL WIN. NANSINS
the capitalist 7 years ago

And insert the picture of the ford expedition ?
Nonsense

And insert the picture of the ford expedition ?
Nonsense
Kojo B 7 years ago

Hahaha. How come the statement was signed by the Deputy minority leader and not the minority leader? Asem ooo

Hahaha. How come the statement was signed by the Deputy minority leader and not the minority leader? Asem ooo
Uncle Pee 7 years ago

To err is human! If NDC can't understand that they can cry all they want, Ghanaians don't care!

To err is human! If NDC can't understand that they can cry all they want, Ghanaians don't care!
nana asenso 7 years ago

Is this the kind of responsible opposition NDC is going to give to ensure that the Npp does not loot state coffers? If Nana doesn't give in to your demands then what else?

Is this the kind of responsible opposition NDC is going to give to ensure that the Npp does not loot state coffers? If Nana doesn't give in to your demands then what else?
Samyl 7 years ago

Thieves bcoz u were unable to rig and steal voters vedict this time u still will not learn why u lost. Ndc do not waste your time on trivialities. Jugdeme nt day has come. Thieves Remember u stole 2012 election. That i ...
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Thieves bcoz u were unable to rig and steal voters vedict this time u still will not learn why u lost. Ndc do not waste your time on trivialities. Jugdeme nt day has come. Thieves Remember u stole 2012 election. That is why God has blessed Nana this time. The curse of God is on ndc till the day the dead are raised . To Avedzi u will fail as a paliamentarian. Ghanaian is tired of ndc propaganda. With NPP as majority we will have our way. Thieves and and fools just waste your time on Plagiarism while we have our way.
Mr Bond 7 years ago

NDC fools can go to hell and burn it will not bother us at all.Nana Ado will not apologies or redraw his speech today or tomorrow.The cars you fools are driving is a disgrace because it belongs to somebody and the language yo ...
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NDC fools can go to hell and burn it will not bother us at all.Nana Ado will not apologies or redraw his speech today or tomorrow.The cars you fools are driving is a disgrace because it belongs to somebody and the language you fools are speaking is not your language stop writing and stop speaking them.Fools
PHAMOUS ANONIMOUS 7 years ago

These NDC will never learn from what took them to opposition, we need a better minority than these.

These NDC will never learn from what took them to opposition, we need a better minority than these.

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